Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position
Related Information
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“Back Panel Components and Cable Connections” on page 18
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“Powering Down the Server” on page 55
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“Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 62
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“Remove the Server From the Rack” on page 64
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“Reconnect Power and Data Cables” on page 222
Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position
The following components can be serviced with the server in the maintenance position:
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Storage drives
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Fan modules
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Power supplies
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DDR4 DIMMs
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PCIe cards and cables
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SAS cables
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NVMe cables
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Internal USB drive
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M.2 Flash drives
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System battery
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Processors
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Disk backplane
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Front indicator module
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Motherboard
If the server is installed in a rack with extendable slide-rails, use this procedure to extend the
server to the maintenance position.
1.
To prevent the rack from tipping forward when the server is extended, extend all
rack anti-tilt mechanisms.
Refer to “Stabilize the Rack” in Oracle Servers X8-2 and X8-2L Installation Guide Also refer
to the Oracle Rack Cabinet 1242 User's Guide at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E85660_01/
index.html.
2.
Verify that no cables will be damaged or will interfere when the server is
extended.
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